Minimum

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination delivers a robust performance profile for Minimum, a Third-Person Shooter released in 2014. The measured data shows this pairing handles the game with high average frame rates across most settings, though 4K Ultra presents a notable exception. The following analysis breaks down the measured FPS, component roles, and optimal configurations based strictly on the benchmark data.

Measured FPS Breakdown

At 1920x1080, the combo produces exceptionally high frame rates across all presets. The Low preset averages 279 FPS, which is the highest recorded figure for this configuration in the entire benchmark set. Medium settings average 212 FPS, while High settings average 178 FPS. The most demanding preset, Ultra, still maintains an average of 134.5 FPS. These numbers indicate that at 1080p, the system is never remotely constrained, with even the heaviest settings delivering more than double the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Moving to 2560x1440, the performance scales down but remains firmly in high-refresh territory. Low settings average 181.9 FPS, Medium averages 139.6 FPS, and High averages 117.2 FPS. Ultra settings at this resolution average 89.1 FPS, which clears the playable threshold by a comfortable margin. The drop from 1080p to 1440p is consistent across presets, with the Ultra preset seeing the largest relative reduction, falling from 134.5 FPS to 89.1 FPS.

At 3840x2160, the performance picture changes significantly. Low settings average 94.6 FPS, Medium averages 73.7 FPS, and High averages 64.4 FPS. However, Ultra settings drop to an average of 48.9 FPS, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the only resolution and preset combination in the measured data that fails to clear the playable mark. The scaling from 1440p to 4K is steep: Ultra goes from 89.1 FPS to 48.9 FPS, a reduction of roughly 45%. High settings at 4K retain playability but with only a slim margin above 60 FPS.

It is importantly the data does not include min or max FPS values; only averages are provided. The absence of frame time variance data means the analysis relies solely on average performance, which can mask occasional stutters or frame dips. However, given the high averages at most settings, the overall experience is likely smooth.

CPU and GPU Roles

The benchmark data reveals a clear shift in component bottleneck behavior as resolution increases. At 1920x1080, the GPU is heavily loaded by the higher preset settings, but the CPU’s capability is sufficient to drive very high frame rates, evidenced by the 279 FPS Low preset result. The 7800X3D, with its 8 cores and 16 threads, shows strong scaling from Low to Ultra at this resolution: the difference between Low and Ultra is 144.5 FPS, indicating that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher presets.

At 2560x1440, the GPU begins to assert more dominance. The frame rate spread between presets narrows compared to 1080p, with Low at 181.9 FPS and Ultra at 89.1 FPS, a difference of 92.8 FPS. This suggests the GPU is becoming the bottleneck as pixel count increases, while the CPU still has headroom to feed frames. The 7800X3D’s 96 MB of shared L3 cache likely helps maintain consistent frame delivery, but the data cannot isolate CPU-specific metrics beyond the overall FPS results.

At 3840x2160, the GPU is unequivocally the limiting factor. The performance gap between Low (94.6 FPS) and Ultra (48.9 FPS) is 45.7 FPS, and even the fastest preset at this resolution (Low) is slower than the slowest preset at 1440p (Ultra at 89.1 FPS). The RTX 4070’s 12 GB of GDDR6X memory and 192-bit bus are likely stressed by 4K rendering, particularly at Ultra settings. The CPU’s role diminishes further; the data shows that resolution scaling has a far larger impact on FPS than preset changes at 4K, confirming that the GPU is the sole bottleneck.

The scaling between resolutions at the same preset quantifies this shift. For High settings, moving from 1080p (178 FPS) to 1440p (117.2 FPS) is a 34% reduction, and moving from 1440p to 4K (64.4 FPS) is a 45% reduction. For Low settings, the reductions are 35% (279 to 181.9) and 48% (181.9 to 94.6), respectively. This consistent pattern across presets reinforces that the GPU’s rendering workload is the dominant factor, with the CPU providing ample support throughout.

How This Combo Ranks

The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 combination ranks 848th out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the top 23% of all configurations in the database, a strong showing for a game that is nearly a decade old. The rank reflects the measured FPS across all resolutions and presets, weighted by playability.

To contextualize this ranking, the individual components have their own benchmark standings. The CPU’s average benchmark score is 33079, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all tested CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, both scoring 33089 with a 0% deltaPct, meaning they are statistically identical in synthetic tests. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H scores 33201, which is 0.4% higher, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX also ties at 33091.

The GPU’s average benchmark score is 37648, placing it in the 81st percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rival is the NVIDIA Tesla P4 with a score of 37628 (0.1% higher deltaPct), and the AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507 (0.4% higher deltaPct). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile scores 38135, which is 1.3% higher, while the AMD Radeon PRO W6400 scores 37157, 1.3% lower.

The combo rank of 848 is higher than what the individual component percentiles might suggest, indicating that the pairing is well-suited for Minimum’s specific workload. The 7800X3D’s strong single-thread performance (3dmark single-thread score of 959) and the RTX 4070’s balanced throughput combine to exceed expectations for this title.

The Verdict

Benchmark results indicate that this PC can run Minimum comfortably at most settings, with a clear caveat at 4K Ultra. The verdict by resolution is as follows:

• 1920x1080: All four presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — clear the 60 FPS threshold. The best settings are Ultra with an average of 134.5 FPS, making this resolution fully playable at maximum quality.
• 2560x1440: All four presets clear 60 FPS. Ultra averages 89.1 FPS, which is well above the threshold, so this resolution is fully playable at maximum quality as well.
• 3840x2160: Three presets — Low (94.6 FPS), Medium (73.7 FPS), and High (64.4 FPS) — clear 60 FPS. Ultra averages 48.9 FPS, which fails the playable threshold. The best playable settings at this resolution are High, with an average of 64.4 FPS.

In summary, the system is capable of running Minimum at 4K with High settings, but players seeking Ultra quality at 4K will need to accept sub-60 FPS performance. For 1440p and below, there are no compromises necessary — Ultra settings deliver smooth, high-refresh gameplay.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 4K with all settings maxed out?*

A: No. At 3840x2160 with Ultra settings, the average FPS is 48.9, which falls below the 60 FPS playable threshold. The best playable setting at 4K is High, which averages 64.4 FPS.

Q: What is the highest preset that maintains 60 FPS at 1440p?

A: Ultra settings at 2560x1440 average 89.1 FPS, comfortably above 60 FPS. All presets — Low, Medium, High, and Ultra — are playable at this resolution.

Q: How does the RTX 4070 compare to its nearest rival in synthetic benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4070’s average benchmark score is 37648. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Tesla P4, scores 37628, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 scores 37507, 0.4% higher.

*Q: What is the combo’s rank among all tested configurations for Minimum?*

A: The combo ranks 848th out of 3712 tested combos, placing it in the top 23% of all configurations in the database.

Q: Is the CPU or GPU the limiting factor at 1080p?

A: The data shows the GPU is the primary limiter at 1080p, as evidenced by the large FPS spread between Low (279 FPS) and Ultra (134.5 FPS). The CPU’s 8-core, 16-thread configuration provides sufficient headroom.

Q: Does the CPU’s benchmark score indicate it is a top-tier processor?

A: The 7800X3D has an average benchmark score of 33079, placing it in the 83rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core i7-13650HX, score identically with a 0% deltaPct.

Best Settings per Resolution

The most demanding preset that stays at or above 60 FPS at each resolution is as follows:

• 1920x1080: Ultra settings, averaging 134.5 FPS. This is the highest visual quality available and delivers well over double the playable threshold.
• 2560x1440: Ultra settings, averaging 89.1 FPS. This provides a significant margin above 60 FPS, allowing for smooth gameplay with maximum fidelity.
• 3840x2160: High settings, averaging 64.4 FPS. This is the most demanding preset that remains playable, with only a 4.4 FPS margin above the threshold. Medium settings (73.7 FPS) and Low settings (94.6 FPS) are also playable but offer lower visual quality. Ultra settings at 4K are not recommended due to the 48.9 FPS average.